From Budgeting to Impact: Good Municipal Practices from Gender-Responsive Policymaking and Budgeting
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This publication highlights five success stories from municipalities in North Macedonia supported by UN Women, showcasing the transformative impact of gender-responsive budgeting. Over four years, GRB has addressed gender inequalities, improved resource allocation, and enhanced services for women, men, and vulnerable groups. These stories offer practical insights and inspiration for policymakers and advocates striving to promote gender equality and empower women through more inclusive budgeting and decision-making practices.
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This concise report captures key highlights from a transformative event held in Hatay, uniting women entrepreneurs and cooperatives to foster economic recovery after the February 2023 earthquakes. Featuring expert panels, practical training, and support initiatives, the event empowered women with tools and knowledge for success in e-commerce and beyond. It underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in driving gender-responsive recovery and building resilience for women in Türkiye.
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"Violence against women in politics in the Kyrgyz Republic. The experience of women candidates in the 2021 local elections" study is part of the global UN Women initiative to develop harmonized survey tools to collect comparable data on violence against women in politics. In Kyrgyz Republic was conducted in 2023-2024. The study included quantitative and qualitative components, with data collection conducted in July-September 2023.
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Gender Analysis of Taxation Policy examines how tax systems impact men and women in Serbia differently, considering factors like income, labor-force participation, and savings. The analysis provides actionable recommendations to refine property, personal income, gift and inheritance, and value-added taxation policies, aiming to reduce gender inequalities and promote gender equality.
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This flipbook delves into the pathways for women’s political participation in Kazakhstan, examining their roles in representative bodies, executive political offices, and general political engagement. Although there has been a gradual increase in women’s representation in the Majilis (the lower house of parliament) since country's independence, their proportion in parliament has persistently remained below 30%. Why does women’s representation remain so low, and what systemic barriers are they facing? Explore the flipbook to uncover the current state of women’s political participation in Kazakhstan.
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This recommendation guides States on measures to ensure women's equal and inclusive representation in decision-making, emphasizing parity with men and acknowledging diversity among women across various criteria.
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This Kosovo Gender Country Profile provides an in-depth analysis of existing gender inequalities in Kosovo. It begins with the political, legal, and human rights situation and then focuses on GAP III Thematic Areas, including “Ensuring freedom from all forms of gender-based violence,” ...
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Security structures are traditionally dominated by hierarchical, masculinized norms, limiting women’s participation and representation. Achieving gender equality in security and justice requires inclusive and just governance. UN Women North Macedonia supports the government in integrating the EU’s Gender Equality acquis, building capacity for gender-responsive policies, and advancing national commitments to gender equality in the security sector reform.
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This brief explores how the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine has deepened gender inequalities, especially in livelihoods and unpaid care work. Women and girls face increased risks of disproportionate unpaid care respnsibilities and resource insecurity. Emphasizing Sustainable Development Goal 5, this brief outlines critical recommendations to support gender equality in Ukraine’s recovery, addressing unique care and economic challenges women and girls encounter in post-conflict settings.
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The objective of this Gender Alert is to capture the
initial messages and perspectives conveyed by women-led organizations and women leaders operating in the flood affected areas and/or actively involved in responding to the flooding and landslide crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina and provide an overview of gendered impacts of the crisis and the differentiated needs of women, men, girls, and boys.
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The war in Ukraine has displaced millions, with youth (15-29) severely impacted. In 2020, 15.5 per cent of young Ukrainians were not in employment, education, or training (NEET), a situation worsened by the conflict. This brief examines the needs and challenges of displaced NEET youth in Ukraine and nearby countries, focusing on gender, disability, and minority status, and offers recommendations to support their integration and development amidst recovery efforts.
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In this report, you will find detailed information about the challenges faced by women's entrepreneur associations, proposed solutions, and efforts to promote women's entrepreneurship across Turkiye. Additionally, the report covers the collaboration opportunities discussed during the meeting and the steps taken toward building a national network.
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The Follow-Up Assessment Gender Norms and Stereotypes in the EU's Eastern Partnership Countries explores progress in challenging harmful gender norms and fostering gender equality in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
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Active in Kazakhstan since 1999, UN Women country team works in partnership with the Government, civil society and other institutions to ensure equality of rights and opportunities for women and girls across the country.
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This brief provides detailed information on the four-year multi-country programme "Women's Increased Leadership for Resilient and Peaceful Societies" generously supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.
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This policy brief provides a comprehensive overview of the expected outcomes, best practices, and lessons learned from the implementation of the GEF in Western Balkans countries and aims to inform ongoing and future gender-responsive reforms in governance, justice and public finance across the region. It also offers projections on programming, strategic outlook and visioning for the Eastern Partnership countries to guide the alignment of national policies with the EU Gender Equality acquis.
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This comprehensive review takes stock of GRB implementation in Montenegro by identifying gaps and successful GRB practices that can be further strengthened and shared across the region with a specific focus on Public Finance Management (PFM). Additionally, the review proposes recommendations for a comprehensive implementation of GRB, which should serve as a roadmap for future interventions in this area
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The report, “Status, Needs, and Priorities of Women with Disabilities in Türkiye: A Rights- Based Research”, aims to highlight the realities faced by women with disabilities in Türkiye. It provides insights into their status, needs, and priorities through a rights-based and gender-sensitive lens.
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Women in rural Türkiye contribute significantly to agriculture, livestock, and unpaid domestic work, yet their needs and challenges are often overlooked in policymaking and data collection. This lack of data limits solutions to improve their socio-economic conditions. In 2022, UN Women conducted research to assess rural women’s access to services, rights, and resources. This report highlights key findings from 26 provinces and updates the status of rural women in Türkiye.
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This brief explores how digital tools can support peacebuilding in Europe and Central Asia, focusing on the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) plans of countries in the region.